Product classification
HS code for Snowboard boots: 6403.12
Sports footwear, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear.
Classification of snowboard boots under HS 6403.12
Snowboard boots with leather uppers are classified under HS code 6403.12. Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters, and similar articles. Heading 6403 is specific to footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather. Within this heading, subheading 6403.12 specifically identifies \"Ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear.\" The classification is strictly governed by the material of the upper; if the upper is predominantly leather (even if the sole is rubber or plastic), 6403.12 is the correct code. This classification reflects the specialized design of the footwear for sports use, featuring the necessary rigidity, insulation, and attachment points for bindings. The inclusion of snowboard boots in this subheading was a specific update to the Harmonized System to account for the growth of the sport alongside traditional skiing.
- Covers
- Leather snowboard boots
- Leather alpine ski boots
- Leather cross-country ski boots
- Telemark ski boots with leather uppers
- Also under 6403.12
- Rossignol Alltrack Pro
- Burton Photon Boa
- Salomon S/Pro
- Lange RS
- Atomic Hawx Ultra
Codes often confused with 6403.12
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6402.12, which is for ski-boots and snowboard boots with uppers of plastics or textile materials. Importers must verify the material composition of the boot upper to choose between 6402 and 6403. Additionally, general winter boots that do not have the specific technical features for bindings should be classified under 6403.91 or 6403.99 rather than the sports-specific 6403.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640312 (the code used for snowboard boots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640312 (the code used for snowboard boots) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Qatar, with about 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 640312, not only snowboard boots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $9.2M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $3.7M 10% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $3.4M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Qatar* ~$2.6M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Austria $2.0M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.6M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for snowboard boots
Brazil classifies snowboard boots under NCM 6403.12.00: HS 6403.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about snowboard boots
What is the HS code for Snowboard boots?
The HS code for Snowboard boots is 640312 (Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear). Snowboard boots with leather uppers are classified under HS code 6403.12. Those with synthetic uppers fall under 6402.12.
How do I classify Snowboard boots for customs?
Snowboard boots is classified under HS code 640312 — Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I determine if the upper is leather?
The upper is considered leather if it consists of hides or skins of animals that have been tanned. Synthetic \"leather\" (PU or PVC) is classified as plastics under 6402.
Which countries are the top exporters of snowboard boots (HS 640312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640312 (the code used for snowboard boots) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($9.2M, 26% of world exports), China ($3.7M) and Hungary ($3.4M). World exports came to about $36M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of snowboard boots (HS 640312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640312 (the code used for snowboard boots) in UN Comtrade data were Qatar (about $2.6M, 11% of world imports), Austria ($2.0M) and Germany ($1.6M). World imports came to about $25M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Snowboard boots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640312 for Snowboard boots is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for snowboard boots in Brazil?
In Brazil, snowboard boots (HS 640312) is classified under NCM 6403.12.00.